Leo Pizzo 18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Item # LPO01329 Leo Pizzo 18 KT White Gold Ring Diamond 1.84 CT White Diamond Diamond 1.18 CT Black Diamond Total Diamond Weight 3.02 CT Vendor Model 23065BN
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Fred 18 Karat white Gold Ring Set with 11 Diamonds
By Fred
Located in Paris, FR
FRED 18 KT white Gold Ring set with 11 Diamonds for a total Weight of approximately 0.2 Carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Solitaire ring in 18 kt white gold ring adorned with diamonds as a frame for the solitaire blue sapphire diamonds (0.39 kt) blue sapphire (0.63 kt) tot. weight 5.30 gr RF G ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 kt. White Gold Carrera y Carrera 0.86 ct. Diamond Ring, Butterfly Dance
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Carrera y Carrera 0.86 ct. Diamond Ring, Butterfly Dance The ring features a graceful setting designed with a butterfly motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Toi & Moi Ring 3.5 ct. Topaz, 2.20 ct. Tourmaline, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Rizit 18 kt. White Gold Design Toi & Moi Ring With 3.5 ct.
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring in 18 kt. White Gold Set with 1.5 ct. Diamonds & 1.5 ct. Pink Sapphires
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Dome Ring in 18 kt. White Gold Set with 1.5 ct. Diamonds & 1.5 ct.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 18 Kt Gold Ring 1 Carat Oval F VS Diamond & 0.7ct Pavé Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Certified Magnificent 18 kt. White Gold Engagement Ring With 1 ct. F VS Centre Diamond and 0.70 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 kt. White Gold Engagement Ring with Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very Elegant and Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Engagement Ring with Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamond: chaton set baguette cut central diamond approx. 0,21 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.3 Carats Diamonds White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
White Gold. Ring Size: 6 1/2 (can be sized) Metal Type: 18 Kt White Gold (stamped and/or tested) Metal Weight: 3.3 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Timeless 18 KT White Gold Ring with a beautiful aquamarine of 14.90 ct, octagonal faceted.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt White Gold Ring With Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby: Ca. 2 ct and 10 Ruby Cabuchon cut Ca. 2 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Siam Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring with 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 1.73 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring Set With 1.2 ct. Centre Diamond Surrounded by 4.65 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique and Large 18 kt. Gold Ring Set With 1.2 ct. Centre Diamond Surrounded by 4.65 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 kt. Elegant & Luxurious Ring With 2.60 ct. Marquise & Brilliant Cut Diamond
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marquise cut diamonds together approx. 1.43 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 55 EU / 7.25 US ( ring can be resized for free ) Total Diamonds weight : 2.61 Ct Total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful and elegant 18 kt white gold ring, composed of five rubies of three different sizes and, each of one, is surrounded by little diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary White Gold Diamonds and Onyx Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
All is mounted in 18 Kt white gold. Ring Size: ITA 14 - French 54 - US 6.5 - UK N Tot weight 12.30 g Diamonds 0.67 ct Onyx 3.15 ct Rf. ggoaa For any inquiries, please contact the se...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with 2 ct Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring With Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 0.30ct and baguette cut diamonds together approx. 1,7 ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with 12.27 Carat Emerald, Pear Shape Diamonds 2.62 Ct
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Ring with 12.27 ct. Emerald, Pear shape diamonds 2.62 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Ring 1.65 ct. White & 2.2 ct Cognac Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold ring with 1.65 ct. White & 2.2 ct.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18Kt White Gold Ring with 2.25ct Diamonds & 1.30ct Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original, Fun and Luxurious 18kt White Gold Ring With 2.25ct Diamonds & 1.30ct Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 2.25ct Sapphires: Pink...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Mauboussin - 18 Carat. White Gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mauboussin - 18 kt. White gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade Size: 51 - Total weight: 21 g MAUBOUSSIN - Ring "String Star GM" Paving 1ct Diamonds and 1.18ct Jade - 18K White Gold ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$116,902Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA report: 5151643675 & GIA 6177224780 Brilliant cut diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together 0.71 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 52 EU / 6.25 US ( can be resized fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
ALGT Certified 1.54 ct Natural color change Spinel and Diamonds 18 kt gold ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered amazing 18 kt white gold ring with Natural color change Vivid Blue/Purple Spinel 1.54 crt and Diamonds gemstone.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
18kt white gold 11.46c Colombian Emerald Minor, 3.68c Diam, Ring Gubelin Cer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colombian Emerald Minor 11.46 ct Gubelin certified,Minor Pear Shaped diamonds 2,7 Ct Brilliant cut diamonds 0,81 Ct Fancy yellow brilliant diamonds 0,77 Ct Material: 18 kt white...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exceptional 18 Karat Gold Ring with 2.43 Carat Sapphire and 1.36 Carat Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional 18 kt White Gold Ring with 2.43 ct Sapphire and 1.36 ct Diamonds Sapphire: Ceylon ,Oval cut ca. 2.43 ct, of exceptional deep blue color Diamonds: Brilliant cut ca. 1....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt yellow gold set with 39 calibrated sapphires for a total weight of approximately 8 carats (7.99) in a mysterious invisible setting framed by an 18 kt white gold ring on...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White and Yellow Gold 4.80 ct Burma No Heat Sapphire, Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt white gold ring with a big striking Burma No heat intense blue sapphire stone surrounded by diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring .92 Brilliant Diamonds and Ceylon No Heat 2.35 Carat Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt White Gold Ring With 92 Brilliant Cut Diamonds & 1 Sapphire Sapphire: 2,35 Ct Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamonds: 92 brilliant cut diamonds of Top quality Materi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Set Necklace, Earrings, Ring With Amethyst & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Set Necklace, Earrings, Ring With Amethyst & Diamonds Necklace: Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together 0.57 ct.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt. White Gold Solitaire Ring Marquise & Princess Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Solitaire Ring Marquise & Princess Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold 'Lotus' Between Finger Ring Set with Top Quality Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful and very original ring with the Lotus flower which you can wear between the finger Diamonds: ca. 2,36 ct Top Quality : D/E Loupe clean/VVS Material: 18 kt white gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 18 kt Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant and charming link bracelet composed of 18Kt yellow gold rings, linked with 18 Kt white gold rings embellished of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben 0, 86 Carat Round Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt white gold ring with a 0,86 carat round rose cut diamond H color P1 clarity .
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Lily of the Valley Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Lily of the valley Band Ring with 24 Rose cut white Diamond weighing 1,12 carats mounted in 18 kt white gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Onyx and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This charming dome is composed of rhombus shape onyx framed with diamonds, all is mounted in 18 Kt white gold. Ring Size: US 7 - ITA 14.5 - French 54.50 - UK O Tot weight 12.9 gr Di...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.950 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18 kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.430 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.950 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring 18kt White Gold Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
The purity of its distinctive spiral is a metaphor for the harmony of past, present, and future - reflected in the magnificence of the eternal city - and the emblem of the pioneering...
18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Ring 14.5ct Burmese Star Nh Sapphire & Diamonds, Estate Sultan of Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comes with a GRS certificate GRS2022-117270 Diamond: Round brilliant cut, together approx. 0.20 ct. Material: 18 kt. White gold Ring size: 51 EU / 5.75 US ( can be resized for fre...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18kt. Gold Solitaire Ring with 2.91 ct. No Heat Burmese Spinel & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comes with ALGT certificate Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together 1.56 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 57.5 EU / 8.25 US ( can be resized for free) Total weight:...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Full Pave Diamonds Snake Ring 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari or Bvlgari Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt white gold ring set with full pavé diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring with 1.7 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt white gold and Baguettes Diamonds for 1.7 carats 18 kt white gold ring set with 96 Baguette diamonds set 2 by 2 in 5 rows for approximately 1.7 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.38 Carat Oval Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 9.38 Ct oval tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast. Details: Center Stone: 9.39 ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18 kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring with 154 ct. London Blue Topaz & 8.72 Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Gigantic Cocktail Ring with 154 ct.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emeralds up to 3.50ct - 11.8 grams - 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with carre cut emerald tot. 3.50 ct - ringsize U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide weight 14.6 grams ring...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.58 Carat Light Greenish Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18 kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.50 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.58 ct Colour: L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT “Laurel Leaf” Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Diamonds are G in color, VS – SI in Clarity and are set in 18 kt white gold. Ring weighs 6.60 grams Ring size is 6 (can be sized) Stamped inside shank ” 18K LPT ”
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Modern 18K White Gold 2.5 ct Diamond Sculptural Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
A sculptural modernist 18 kt white gold ring set with approximately 2.5 ct of diamonds, designed with an openwork, architectural silhouette that feels both fluid and refined.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Royal Natural Sapphire and Diamond Tapers Exclusive Skirt Ring Handmade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very little goldsmith s are able to make such an artwork and taper diamonds cut to measure of this unique ring our days ! 18 kt White gold ring with sapphire of ca. 3.3 ct and brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,392Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ring 3.80 cts 18 KT White Gold Full Eternity Rind
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Whether worn as a symbol of everlasting love, a celebration of milestones, or simply as a testament to refined taste, this 18 KT white gold ring is a true masterpiece that transcends...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ALGT Certified 34 Carat Sky Blue Topaz White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exclusive exceptionally large handmade ring in 18 kt white gold ring with an oval faceted cut blue topaz of 34.00 ct!!!
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 1.64 carats 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this statement-making 18 KT White Gold ring, adorned with bold geometric vertical settings of baguette and round diamonds totaling 1.64 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fascinating design for this cocktail ring, the fancy design is a twist of diamonds, all is mounted in 18 Kt white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Solid White Gold Diamond Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT SOLID WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be resized for free ) WEIGHT: 14.2 Gram DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamonds ( ...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Fashion Ring 18 kt white gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
A twirl of '70 fashion design for this spiral ring all mounted in 18Kt white gold, with diamonds on top of it. Ring Size: ITA 15 - French 55 - US 7 - UK O Tot weight 11.6 gr Diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Lenti 1963
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 18 kt. white and yellow gold Ring size: 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be resized for free) Total weight: 8.4 grams Ring will be presented in a brand new jewellery box with ou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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